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Thread: The coveted Wade & Butcher FBU

  1. 11-22-2019, 09:52 PM #1
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    Default The coveted Wade & Butcher FBU

    The much coveted Wade & Butcher 'For Barbers Use'. This example is a 9/8 near wedge restored to its original glazed finished blade faces and crocus finished spine and tang. The original scales were straightened, cracks repaired and re-dyed black. The original large brass beehive collars and lead wedge were retained. The scary pitting on the back face and spine cleaned up nicely. This razor had seen little use with almost no hone wear. A beautiful thin and even bevel. Just a wonderful old razor.
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    Nice restore
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    Nice job, it looks immaculate.
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    Wow.! That was in pretty good condition, for being in its original state
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    Quote Originally Posted by outback View Post
    Wow.! That was in pretty good condition, for being in its original state
    Nice to get one once in awhile that's not all beat up.
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    Great work! It's too nice, Karl! I need to get to work, I suppose!

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    Wonderful indeed Karl!!
    Man, I really have a soft spot for the old Wade and Butcher's especially the FBU's.
    Just shaved with one of mine today.
    Killer restoration!

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    Finally a huge old razor in perfect condition. I love it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cheetahmeatpheonix View Post
    Finally a huge old razor in perfect condition. I love it.

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    Beautiful, Karl-That's one of the prettiest, classiest-looking FBU restores I've ever seen.
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